Prevention

Prevention is an effective long-term strategy for reducing the burden of cancer and is a key element in cancer control in Australia.

Prevention indicators

Overweight and obesity

Being overweight and obese is a risk factor for colorectal, breast, oesophageal, endometrial, pancreatic, liver and kidney cancer.

HPV vaccination uptake

Chronic infection with some types of Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer.

HPV vaccination uptake

Sun exposure

Sun exposure is an important risk factor for developing melanoma, and is a issue of public health concern in Australia.

Sunburn and sun protection

Diet

Consuming fruit and vegetables, and limiting red and processed meat, reduces the risk of some cancers.

Physical activity

Undertaking adequate physical activity reduces the risk of some cancers.

Physical activity - adults

Hepatitis

Hepatitis B and C infection is a major risk factor for liver cancer.

Prevention indicators

Overweight and obesity

Being overweight and obese is a risk factor for colorectal, breast, oesophageal, endometrial, pancreatic, liver and kidney cancer.

HPV vaccination uptake

Chronic infection with some types of Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer.

HPV vaccination uptake

Sun exposure

Sun exposure is an important risk factor for developing melanoma, and is a issue of public health concern in Australia.

Sunburn and sun protection

Diet

Consuming fruit and vegetables, and limiting red and processed meat, reduces the risk of some cancers.

Physical activity

Undertaking adequate physical activity reduces the risk of some cancers.

Physical activity - adults

Hepatitis

Hepatitis B and C infection is a major risk factor for liver cancer.

Prevention indicators

Smoking prevalence

Alcohol consumption

Overweight and obesity

HPV vaccination uptake

Sun exposure

Diet

Physical activity

Hepatitis

Prevention indicators

Smoking prevalence

Alcohol consumption

Overweight and obesity

HPV vaccination uptake

Sun exposure

Diet

Physical activity

Hepatitis

Prevention indicators

Prevention indicators

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